Con Det® Wetting Agent Con Det® is a biodegradable blend of anionic surfactants specially formulated for use in fresh water, salt water, and in low-solids drilling fluids as a wetting agent. Applications / Functions:
- Keeps the drill bit clean
- Can slow break-up of cuttings in the annulus while being pumped to the surface
- Counteract the sticking tendencies of clays, there-by reducing wall packing, bit balling, booting-off and formation of mud rings
Advantages
- Effective in low concentrations
- Easy to mix with water
- Biodegradable
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear red liquid
- Specific Gravity: 1.03
- pH (1% solution): 8.9
- Flash Point, PMCC: 210°F (99°C)
- Pour Point: 28°F (-2.2°C)
- Weight: 46 lbs.